Christmas Card Choice #15

The red designer paper is covered in a white flock design. It's super soft! The O in Joy is using a build a brad and I've put a snowflake in it's center.

Christmas Card Choice #14

I apologize for the sun's shadows..... the Mery Christmas card pulls out to write a special note along with inside of the card. In the center of the snowflakes are a rhinestone brad.

Christmas Card Choice #13

This is the card folded flat...
This is what the card looks like opened up....it's called a tri shutter card.......hard to see the bling rhinestones on the front.......the sun moved just as I took the picture...

Christmas Card Choice #12

Christmas Card Choice #11

Christmas Card Choice #10

I love snowmen!

Christmas Card Choice #9

This card is so glittery, you need your sunglasses! If you decide on this card, be sure you're going out afterward as you'll be all sparkled up!

Christmas Card Choice #8

This is a big card! It measures 51/2' x 51/2'. This selection will count as two choices towards your 10 cards as it takes a while to assemble and decorate.

Christmas Card Choice #7

This one is a straight case from the front of the Holiday Mini Catalogue. Except the colors, and the ribbon, and the brad......it's close enough.....lol. Again, sorry about the blur!

Christmas Card Choice #6

I apologize for the blurry pictures....there is something seriously wrong with my camera...I've tried everything.......can they be serviced? or cleaned? or fixed? or is everything disposable these days? This card looks better in real life as the swirls are covered in glitter!

Christmas Card Choice #5

Christmas Card Choice #4

I love this stamp set....It seems I use it every year! It's easy to create a unique look every time! It's hard to tell in the picture but the designer snowflake paper in the background is quite shimmery......

Sorry for the delay in posting these, stay tuned, there are more to come.......I currently have 8 ladies registered for this event...hope you will join us for my 3rd annual Christmas Card Stamp Camp! Remember, payment and registration is due by October 3, 2009.

Christmas Card Choice #3

Be forewarned, there is lots to cut out for this card but it is so worth it!.....hard to tell in the picture but the iceberg the seal is sitting on is actually glittered!....hard to see the sparkles....

Christmas Card Choice #2

This card looks better in real life.....the poinsettia is sprinkled with gold glittered centers. and the holly wreath is gold embossed around the stocking........

Christmas Card Choice #1 - 2009

This card uses the new Platinum Shimmer Paint from the Holiday Mini catalogue. I love it! I just made 41 of these for a swap that I am participating in.

Be on the lookout for regular Christmas Card Posts to choose your 10 cards for my October 24th Christmas Card Stamp Camp at the Yarrow Community Centre from 11am-4pm. Pre-registration is required. $30 for 10 cards with envelopes.

September Club Cards

Sorry that this picture is blurry....having issues with shooting pictures in the middle of the night...need to manage my time better.....
This is using the water color crayons and a blender pen....
Needed a card to showcase this beautiful ribbon!
I love pink, black and white.

Couple of Birthday Presents....for Dawson

The boys were invited to Dawson's outdoor Birthday party near the end of summer, so decorated a couple of gift bags so that each of the boys could give him a present......Looks funky in the picture, looked better in real life......Used distress ink on both to make it look aged....

Baby Announcement Card for Susan

A baby announcement card that I helped Susan with for her new grand baby......

Hallowe'en Swap Card

I made this Hallowe'en Swap Card for our Colourful Impressions Meeting. It's a slider! Fun.

August Club Cards

Rich Razzleberry Paper, Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper, and vanilla Large Grommet.
Thoughts & Prayers stamp set, Vanilla Hodgepodge Designer Label, Latte Button, Linen Thread, 24/7 Jumbo Wheel, Chocolate and Vanilla Cardstock.
Crushed Curry, Always Artichoke, Dusty Druango Cardstock. Lovely as a Tree Stampset, Autumn Traditions Designer Paper, dusty durango polka dotted grosgrain ribbon (flipped over)

Bermuda Bay, Happy Everything Stamp set, Pocket Silouettes stamp setCrushed Curry and Bermuda Bay polka dotted ribbon.

More Office cards with different designer paper

Go See Alysabeth for Gorjuss Blog Candy!

Alysabeth is giving away some Gorjuss Girls on her blog....go and visit and enter.........

Non-stamping related

this gave me goosebumps....so cool!

My Anniversary Card

I made this anniversary card for my husband. We've been married for 5 years now. (together for 12) We had a wonderful evening at Dakota's South restaurant. Prime Rib and Red Wine were scrumptious! Dessert (B52 cheesecake) was sent back......ugh....

Anyway, Thank you Pam for coming over on Monday and sharing a creative day with me and bringing lunch.....it was great!

I must say though, this card was originally supposed to be vertical but the champagne glasses didn't fit the punch that way, so I had to turn it and come up with a different layout! I think it turned out ok. Dave isn't too critical....:)

Have a great day everyone!

Club Projects

This card, the marker club ladies made. I made this way back near Valentine's day. They loved it, so we made it using Rose Red paper and the Raspberry DSP which is now retired.
This slider choo-choo was case'd from a fellow demonstrator in our Colourful Impressions group, Julie Ramsay......both clubs made this one this month....with the new in colors.
I made this card especially for my girlfriend Charmaine, as she recently lost her dad suddenly on June 30th. I liked it, so we made it for stamp club.
This card both groups made, chalkboard technique with the new level 3 hostess stamp setkind & caring thoughts, razzleberry lemonade dsp, and the new in color paper and ribbon, melon mambo.
I have to say that I love this card I love the colors, razzleberry, with the ribbon, and vanilla c/s....delicious!

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What I've been up to.....all out of order! lol.

I made a dozen maple leaf shaped cookies and iced them in red for a going away present for Ryan's vice principal who is moving to Robertson Elementary to be their principal.
This is the card that I made for Jonathon - We'll miss him around the school, but wish him luck in his new position!
This was the teacher gift we gave to Ryan's teacher Mrs. Leanne Krajnyak. I gave her the Teacher's Pet stamp set and black ink pad.
Sadly, our Principal Margo Valer is retiring this year! We're all so sad to see her go, but she deserves it! She really loves golf so, you sense a theme here?
I had made some more sugar cookies for Debbie and Charla who work in Shane's preschool class.
These are the close ups of the sugar cookie bouquets that I made for Sarah and Mary Lou - Shane's teachers and I also made one for Margo and Ryan's LA teacher (who is also retiring) Dawn Adams. I had also made 2 more for Ryan's two teachers over at Watson Elementary....Mrs. Angelucci and Mrs. Tournier.....he loved the program at Watson! So I made 6 bouquets all together.....I know, CRAZY!
I also gave each of the secretaries at Ryan's school a huge sugar cookie on a stick.......cause they are the rock of the school. They make it tick!
Here are the bouquests......I believe there were about a dozen cookies in each...
I went all crazy and made 12 backpacks for Shane's class - (there were 11 in his class by the end of the year) Inside fit about four flower shaped sugar cookies with sprinkles. Kids loved them!
The dark picture is not blurry, but you can see them batter in the blurry picture...
This is the card I made for Shane's baseball coach. She was awesome! Of course Shane's team name were the bees! He got to keep his team t-shirt and hat.......
The inside......I guess I neglected to take a picture of Dawn's card that I made for her as she is retiring after 23 years of service at Sardis Elementary....oh well, on to more cards......

Another club card for this month

My first flower pot card....we made it for club this month.
This card was for Karen, she wanted to use some crystal effects....sorry it's blurry....:(

A s'more's kit that I made for Susan
Also for Susan this Jeep card for her son.

Retiring Accessories List-Updated June 16th-Going Fast!

This is a first come first served basis. Once they are gone, that's it.....if you really want it, either drop me an email or order directly through my Stampin' Up! website to avoid disappointment.

50% OFF! -- view them here

RUB ONS MANY OCCASIONS

RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN

PUNCH SNOW BLOSSOM

RIBBON POLY TWILL SO SAFFRON 7/8"

RIBBON ORIGINALS PIG TAILS

RIBBON ORIGINALS DRESS UP

STAZON REFILL WHITE-SOLD OUT

COURDUROY BUTTONS PACIFIC POINT

COURDUROY BUTTONS KIWI KISS

DESIGNER HARDWARE HOORAY

DESIGNER HARDWARE SOHO-SOLD OUT

ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLEURETTES

HEMP TWINE RED

HEMP TWINE BLACK

ACCENTS & ELEMENTS CANVAS CUTS

25% OFF - view them here

RIBBON GROSGRAIN PINK PIROUETTE 1 1/4"

RIBBON TAFFETA RIDING HOOD RED-SOLD OUT

RIBBON DOUBLE STITCHED BAJA BREEZE 1"

RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED TANGERINE TANGO 5/8"

RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PINK PIROUETTE 5/8"

RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED KIWI KISS 5/8"

RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED RIDING HOOD RED 5/8"

RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PACIFIC POINT 5/8"

RIBBON ORIGINALS VALET

RUB ONS FASHION DISTRICT-SOLD OUT

RUB ONS GREATEST MOMENTS

RUB ONS BRIGHT DELIGHTS

RUB ONS CHATEAU BELLA

RUB ONS A PERFECT DAY

DIE CUTS POCKETS & PIECES

DIE CUTS BLOOMS AGAIN-SOLD OUT

PUNCH KEY TAG-SOLD OUT

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER CANDY LANE

RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED BAJA BREEZE 5/8"-SOLD OUT

RIBBON SATIN KIWI KISS VERY VANILLA

TASTE OF TEXTILES

STIPPLE BRUSHES-SOLD OUT

BUTTON BOUQUET-SOLD OUT

NOTES CAROUSEL II-SOLD OUT

NOTES SCALLOP II-SOLD OUT

NOTES TEXTURED LOVE ASSORTMENT II

ALSO DISCONTINUING....

STAMPIN WRITE JOURNALER BASIC BROWN-SOLD OUT

CARD STOCK NATURALS ASST 12X12-SOLD OUT

NOTES GIFT ASSORTMENT II

ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLOWER FUSION II

GIFT SACKS WHITE

COLUZZLE STARTER KIT-SOLD OUT

TATTOO KIT I - SOLD OUT

TATTOO KIT II - SOLD OUT

SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT SENDING HAPPY THOUGHTS

SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT MORE THOUGHTS - SOLD OUT

DIE CUTS BUILD-A-FAIRYTALE

ENVELOPE WHISPER WHITE EXTRA LARGE-SOLD OUT

CRAFTERS TOOL KIT

SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE BOY - SOLD OUT

SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE GIRL - SOLD OUT

SIMPLY SCRAPPIN HOPPY MEMORIES-SOLD OUT

SIMPLY SCRAPPIN 2 SWEET

SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SWEET NOTHINGS

SIMPLY SCRAPPIN LOVE STORIES

SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUNSHINE GARDEN - SOLD OUT

SIMPLY SCRAPPIN BEST EVER-SOLD OUT

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS KIWI KISS

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN GARDEN

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PINK PIROUETTE

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PACIFIC POINT

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS TANGERINE TANGO-SOLD OUT

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA BIRDS

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS BAJA BREEZE - SOLD OUT

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RASPBERRY TART

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY SWEET SLUMBER-SOLD OUT

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN OASIS

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA ROSE-SOLD OUT

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SWEET ALWAYS-SOLD OUT

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY ROCKABILLY

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RAINBOW SHERBET - SOLD OUT

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MANCHESTER

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WASHINGTON APPLE-SOLD OUT

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY PARISIAN BREEZE

DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS RIDING HOOD RED-SOLD OUT

CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PACIFIC POINT

CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL TANGEIRNE TANGO

CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PINK PIROUETTE

CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL RIDING HOOD RED-SOLD OUT

CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL KIWI KISS-SOLD OUT

CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL BAJA BREEZE-SOLD OUT

CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD RIDING HOOD RED

CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PINK PIROUETTE

CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD TANGERINE TANGO

CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PACIFIC POINT

CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD KIWI KISS

CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD BAJA BREEZE

CARD STOCK IN COLOR 12 X 12-SOLD OUT

CARD STOCK TEXTURED IN COLOR 12 X 12

CARD STOCK IN COLOR 8-1/2 X 11-SOLD OUT

CARD STOCK KIWI KISS 8-1/2 X 11-SOLD OUT

CARD STOCK RIDING HOOD RED 8-1/2 X 11-SOLD OUT

CARD STOCK PACIFIC POINT 8-1/2 X 11

CARD STOCK TANGERINE TANGO 8-1/2 X 11-SOLD OUT

CARD STOCK PINK PIROUETTE 8-1/2 X 11-SOLD OUT

CARD STOCK BAJA BREEZE 8-12 X 11-SOLD OUT

Layin Rubber Ink Design Clique #29

Here is Marie's fabulous ballerina

Sorry this picture is blurry, I was trying to show the extra layer on her dress.....

Card Class June 6th

(There is one missing - will upload when camera battery is charged)

Layin Rubber Ink Design Clique #28

Here is Marie's sweet angel


Here is my submission for this week. When I receive Marie's I will post and update!

Want a Free Big Shot and other cool stuff?

Visit Melissa's blog to enter for her blog candy give a way.

http://keepsakesbymelissa.blogspot.com/2009/06/blog-candy-anyone-big-giveaway.html

Just Announced

This was posted on the demonstrator website today. This makes me so happy and hopeful!

In Color Products
June 2, 2009

At Stampin' Up!, we constantly evaluate our existing product offering, as well as look for exciting new products we know you'll love. With this in mind, we'd like to recommend that you keep any In Color basic products (card stock and inks) you may have purchased in the past, even though they are retiring, or may have already been retired. It is possible, but not guaranteed, that we may incorporate a few of your favourite In Colors in some other way in the future. In that event, it may help you to have the coordinating products already on hand!

I hope some of my favorites come back!

What are your favorites from days gone by?

Mine are:

Blue Bayou
Soft Sky
True Thyme
Purely Pomegranate
Pink Pirouette
Riding Hood Red
Baja Breeze
Buckaroo Blue

To name a few......

Retiring Stamps

Last chance stamp setss are available until June 30th and then they will be retired for good. Get them while you can. (Wheels are considered accessories so once they are gone, that's it)

Happy Heart Day

Pinch Proof

Blooming with Love

Thoughts of Father

Snow Burst

Holidays & Wishes*

Heritage Holiday

Big Birthday Candle

Big Bold Birthday*

Time to Party*

Boatloads of Love

Great Grads

Little Birdie Told Me, A

If the Halo Fits

God Is Love

Always in My Thoughts*

To Have and to Hold

Zoofari

Life’s a Breeze

Perfect Princess

Prehistoric Pals

Wild about You

Heartfelt Thanks*

Wonderful Watercolors

Kindred Spirits

Organic Outlines

Doodle This

Pretty Amazing

Best Kind of Friend

Morning Soft

Seaside

Stitched Exotics

Central Park

Frames with a Flourish

Seeing Spots*

Illuminations

Beautiful Borders

Beautiful Baby

Birthday Wish

Celebrations

Flowers in Silhouette

Forever

Fun Flowers

Glad Friends

Sweet Celebrations

Big Flowers

All Scallops

Sweet Sampler

Classic Stripes

Baroque

Absolutely Fabulous

Outlined for Fun

Hugs & Wishes (F)

Elegant Cheer (F)

Sweet Serendipity (F)

Many Happy Returns

It’s a Sign

One Smart Cookie

In Good Form

Just B

Lovely Labels

ALPHABET STAMPS

Short Order Alphabet & Numbers

Ticker Tape Alphabet

Big Deal Alphabet & Numbers

ABC Alphabet Lower & Upper

ABC Images

Simple Serif Mini

Alphabet & Numbers

PERSONALIZED STAMPS

Elegant Flower Three- & Four-Line

Large Text-Only Simple

Serif One-Line & Two-Line

Tag It

Best Bee Three- & Four-Line

Classic One-, Two, Three & Four-Line

Contemporary One-, Two, Three & Four-Line

Decorative Design


FROM THE DORMANT LIST

Say It with Scallops

Bella Blossoms

Happiness is a Journey

Holiday Trinkets

In Everything Give Thanks

Something New to Love

Tableau of Terror

To You & Yours

Wonderful You
WHEELS

Blooms & Bulbs

Doodle

Happy, Happy Birthday

Love

My ABCs

Perfectly Pretty

See You Around

So Swirly

Something Fishy

Stems & Silhouettes

Watercolor Joy

Same card using scraps of designer paper for Dr. Mike's birthday patients...

Marker Club projects for May

Here the technique was using markers on acetate, spritzing with water and making a funky background on glossy paper. Also dying white grosgrain ribbon with the markers to match your project.
This is just straight coloring book using the many marvelous markers.....
This is demonstrating the shading with the markers. This card was well received the first time around that I wanted to use it again for these ladies. I just love how you can see the little bee's feet through the door....:) ( The bee hive lifts up to reveal the hidden bee....)
This card demonstrates using the markers on the rubber to get a multi colored image on one stamp.

Layin Rubber Ink Design Clique #27

It's still Saturday!

his week we are using Local King Rubber Stamps' Hummingbird image from the Detail Birds stamp set.

Here is Marie's lovey card...I Love the Layout!, going to use this for sure!


Here is my submission for this week..........

Layin Rubber Ink Design Clique #26

Here is Marie's stunner of a card!
Here's mine for the week.

Layin Rubber Ink Design Clique #25

Again, a day late.....grrr....I am so sorry,


Here is Marie's for this week,Here is mine,
Here is Alysabeth's...